OKLAHOMA CITY – The Women's Premier Soccer League, the largest women's soccer league in the world, officially revealed its 2018 fixtures for East Region on Tuesday.

The East features the addition of nine club from the Ohio Valley Conference, which moved to from the Central region for the 2018 season.

"With the Ohio Valley Conference moving into the East, it brings new, strong competition into the region," said Jessica Mendez, Associate Commissioner – East Region.

The East's season begins May 12th with two Ohio Valley matches. Empire Revs host Cleveland Ambassadors in West Henrietta, New York (Greater Rochester), and AAFC Lumberjills make their WPSL debut with a road match at Columbus Eagles FC.

Also on May 12, the Colonial Conference opens play with a Hampton Roads derby between Legacy W76 and Virginia Beach City FC in Williamsburg, Virginia.

The Metropolitan and Mid-Atlantic Conferences begin play on May 19.

"We are excited for a few shakeups with a few teams moving to different conferences," Mendez said. "This will be an exciting season in the East."

For complete fixtures, visit www.wpslsoccer.com/league-schedule.

ABOUT THE WPSL

The Women’s Premiere Soccer League strives to provide the highest level of developmental opportunities for amateur players in the United States.  Entering its 21st season, the WPSL has grown to more than 100 clubs and is the largest women’s soccer league in the world.  Team rosters consist of highly skilled players from collegiate, post-collegiate, international and standout prep athletes.

The WPSL is sanctioned by the United States Adult Soccer Association (USASA), which is an affiliate of the United States Soccer Federation (USSF), the ruling body of soccer in the United States.